If you're thinking it's time to remodel your office, you need those renovations to be as non-disruptive to your day-to-day business operations as possible. Delays hurt your bottom line and add costs to your budget. While some problems can never be anticipated or predicted, being prepared for a few common causes for project delays will [...]
Office renovations are a sound business move. Updating a workspace can have a profound influence on how both employees and clients perceive your business. But how much does such an undertaking cost? In this blog post, H.W. Holmes, Inc. - a Los Angeles area commercial construction contractor specializing in office remodels - looks at several [...]
Congratulations. You've signed a lease. The landlord has given you a Tenant Improvement Allowance and they've even agreed to handle every detail of the building out of your new space. Sounds great, right? Perhaps. Here are a few ways to ensure you're getting the most from your Tenant Improvement Allowance. Make Sure All Work Is [...]
During lease negotiations, a landlord will ask the tenant to present financial statements. This is done to ensure the tenant has the resources to carry out lease obligations. In fact, the review and approval of a tenant's financials are contingencies in most letter of intent forms. This covers their rear end. Why not cover yours? [...]
A building reconstruction that isn't compliant with current codes can costs you significant time and money. H.W. Holmes, Inc. - a commercial construction contractor in Camarillo, CA - looks at how hiring a commercial contractor unfamiliar with current codes can... well, let just say it... Bite you in the ass. Very seldom are commercial general [...]
Restaurant renovations or redesigns make old establishments fresh and new again. In this blog post, H.W. Holmes, Inc. - a Camarillo, CA-based commercial construction company specializing in restaurant construction and renovations - offers six tips for a successful restaurant renovation or redesign. Need to bring new life to a tired establishment? When done right, restaurant [...]
Contractors use a lot of commercial construction-specific terminology when talking to landlords and tenants. Language that makes complete sense to architects and builders but confuses anyone outside of the industry. Especially first-timers who haven't dealt with construction for tenant or leasehold improvements before. "Interior build-out" is one of those terms. In this blog post, H.W. [...]
Ideally every commercial renovation project would run as efficiently and smoothly as possible. There'd be no delays or unexpected added costs. But, in reality, there are multiple factors that could negatively impact any commercial remodeling schedule. In this post, H.W. Holmes, Inc. - a commercial renovation company servicing Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties [...]
Office design today plays an integral role in a company's branding, success, and growth. Modern offices have evolved from the days of soul-sucking high cubicle walls and horrible fluorescent lighting. The workplace today is all about experimentation and breaking from tradition. Today's employee can be as nomadic as they choose to be - thanks to [...]
Tenant improvement allowances (TI allowances) are a significant expense for landlords. Customizing even a smaller space can often cost a landlord up to six figures. As with anything carrying that kind of price tag, a lot gets said about the true value or worthiness of tenant improvements. Some of what gets said simply isn't true. [...]
